"Yes," Skellig says, voice full of pride (and a hint of reverence) as he nods. "My wife is a dragon."

There are still packs strapped to her form, and an area where they can both sit upon her back. He reaches for Xenophon's bag. "I will secure this alongside the others, and then we can settle in for our flight to Mycenae," he says.

Remember that question about being afraid of heights?